Rumors for August, 2011
Red Sox acquire Conor Jackson
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The Red Sox have acquired Conor Jackson from the Oakland Athletics, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. In exchange, the Athletics will receive minor leaguer RHP Jason Rice. The Red Sox will also receive an undisclosed amount of cash in the deal.
Jackson is a former number one pick in 2003 has seen better days in his career. In 2003, he hit .300 with 162 hits and 75 RBIs.
This season, Jackson has struggled hitting only .250 in 368 plate appearances. He can though fill in at the corner infield and outfield spots as well as provides a RH bat off the bench.
Jackson signed a $3.32mm contract this offseason, his final year of arbitration before entering free agency.
Rice, a lifetime minor leaguer, is a RHP who possess above velocity. Rice has posted a 3.69 ERA at Triple-A this season.
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Mariners trade Jack Wilson to the Braves
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In an announcement by the Seattle Mariners, the team has sent shortstop Jack Wilson to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later.
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GM Jack Zduriencik and Mariners agree to extension
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According to team sources close to Brock and Salk of 710AM ESPN Seattle, general manager Jack Zduriencik and the Mariners have agreed to a multiyear extension.
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Toronto Blue Jays designate Brian Tallet for assignment
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The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that they have designated Brian Tallet for assignment in order to create a roster spot for Carlos Villenueva.
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Rangers acquire Treanor and Gonzalez
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According to several news outlets, the Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Matt Treanor from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later or for cash, and they have acquired left-handed pitcher Mike Gonzalez from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later.
Treanor, 35, is headed back to the Rangers – the team he spent 82 games in 2010 with. He was hitting .226/.351/.306 in 65 games with the Royals in 2011.
Gonzalez, 33, was 2-2 with a 4.27 ERA in 49 relief appearances for the Orioles this season.
The team also designated Tim Wood and activated Wilmer Font and placed him on the 60-day disabled list to make roster space for Treanor and Gonzalez. (Anthony Andro, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
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Red Sox sign Joey Gathright
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The Boston Red Sox have signed Joey Gathright, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Gathright was playing with the independent league Yuma Scorpions.
The 30-year-old last played with the Red Sox in 2009 after he was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles for the stretch run. Abraham speculates that Gathright could be used by the Sox for his speed – the same reason they acquired him in 2009.
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Braves acquire Matt Diaz from Pirates
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The Atlanta Braves have acquired Matt Diaz and an undisclosed amount of cash from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
Diaz signed a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the Pirates last winter so the Braves are responsible for about $300,000 for the remainder of the season and $2 million in 2012.
Diaz previously spent 2006-2010 with the Braves. He was hitting .259/.303/.324 this season for the Bucs.
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Padres claim OF Jeremy Hermida – DFA Kyle Phillips
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The San Diego Padres have claimed outfielder Jeremy Hermida on outright waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, according to a Tweet by Corey Brock of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the team designated catcher Kyle Phillips for assignment.
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Giants designate Tejada and Rowand for assignment
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According to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News the San Francisco Giants have designated Miguel Tejada and Aaron Roward for assignment. GM Brian Sabean said he will try to trade one or both players as soon as today.
Several sources close to Baggarly have said that both players have been complaining throughout the season about their lack of playing time.
“It comes down to a simple explanation: There’s only so much playing time,” Sabean said. “As we wind down, whether its the fans or the press, if this stays ugly, we’ll try to get people ready for next year, and try to win and develop at the same time. That’s part of it, too.”
In corresponding moves, the team activated Pat Burrell from the disabled list and purchased the contract of Brett Pill from Triple-A.
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Strasburg to make 2011 debut on September 6
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Washington National and baseball fans can rejoice. The 2009 first overall pick in the MLB draft will make his return from last year’s Tommy John surgery and start for the Nats on September 6, according to the Associated Press.
Manager Davey Johnson will start him at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“I’ve got a spot open for him,” Johnson said.
“This is the time of year you look at young players,” Johnson added. “That’s what you do at this time of year when you’re not in a pennant race. And unfortunately, we’re not in one.”
Strasburg last pitched in August 2010 before the team announced that the right-hander would undergo Tommy John surgery. He recently was clocked at 98 mph in a recent rehab start.
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